Alabama (Charles J. Dean-AL.com) – In their zeal to make sure Americans can buy all the bullets they want some Republicans want to cut back on how much ammo federal law enforcement agencies can buy. The Hill newspaper reported this weekend that Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe and Rep. Frank Lucas, both Republicans, have introduced a […]
April 28, 2013
Georgia (Andria Simmona-Atlanta Journal Constitution) – A sleepover for five children turned into a fiery nightmare Saturday after a predawn blaze at a Newnan house killed a mother and four girls who were under 5 years old. Nautica McCrary, an 11-year-old girl who escaped through a bedroom window, was treated and released from a local […]
April 27, 2013
Missouri (Liz Klimas-The Blaze) – Missouri’s proposed legislation that would make it illegal to enforce any federal gun control laws enacted in 2013 and beyond passed by an overwhelming majority in the state’s House of Representatives this week and will move on to its Senate. The bill sponsored by state Rep. Casey Guernsey (R-Bethany), which the […]
April 26, 2013
Utah (KTVX-TV, ABC 4) – A citizen with a gun stopped a knife wielding man as he began stabbing people Thursday evening at the downtown Salt Lake City Smith’s store. Police say the suspect purchased a knife inside the store and then turned it into a weapon. Smith’s employee Dorothy Espinoza says, “He pulled it […]
April 5, 2013
Maryland (The Gaslamp Post) – A high school student who is also a competition shooter recently addressed her state legislature and lectured them on the 2nd Amendment. The young lady approached her state lawmakers with both poise and professionalism, and with facts on her side, crafted a very convincing argument. The 15-year-old student who is […]
April 4, 2013
Florida (The Gaslamp Post) – Two Army veterans of the Viet Nam War have finally received recognition for their heroism over 40 years after the fact. However long overdue, these brave men although knowing what they had to live through and had done to save their fellow soldiers, never complained about it. Floridian U.S. Army […]
April 2, 2013
Oregon (The Gaslamp Post) – A young lady was glad she had a gun on her when she received an unpleasant surprise after parking her car out on the street, late Sunday evening. Had it not been for that fact, the evening could have turned out much, much worse. According to OregonLive, the 22-year-old woman […]
March 31, 2013
On this day we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and his victory over sin and death. His suffering and death on the cross, battle against Satan, death, and hell, and ultimate victory over the grave is the single most astonishing feat in mankind’s history. Here nearly 2000 years later, the story of Christ’s triumph […]
March 30, 2013
The United States (The Gaslamp Post) – With all of this talk in the media lately about gun-control and what they’re calling “common sense” laws, the always level-headed and straight shooter E.T. Williams has decided to weigh in. Host and creator of the “Common Sense Nation” internet show and YouTube channel E.T. Williams, uses data […]
March 29, 2013
The United States (The Gaslamp Post) - “He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be […]
March 29, 2013
“Men, in a word, must necessarily be controlled either by a power within them or by a power without them; either by the Word of God or by the strong arm of man; either by the Bible or by the bayonet.” – Robert Winthrop, Speaker of the House The United States (Bradlee Dean-The Sons Of […]
March 23, 2013
Utah (Michael McFall-The Salt lake Tribune) – One of the officers wounded in the shoot-out with Matthew David Stewart is receiving a national award for his service and sacrifice. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a nonprofit that honors officers who go above and beyond, announced Friday that Weber County Sheriff’s Sgt. Nate Hutchinson […]
March 21, 2013
Connecticut (Jason Howerton-The Blaze) – How do Connecticut residents feel about the crackdown on the Second Amendment? Well, there are people from both sides making passionate arguments on the issue, however, one gentleman last week was able to make a particularly persuasive case against more gun control and in favor of the U.S. Constitution. Meet […]
March 21, 2013
Alabama (Mark Heim- Al.com) – A constitutional amendment that would authorize the display of the Ten Commandments in public was approved by a House committee Wednesday. Sponsored by Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, the legislation allows public schools and public bodies to display “historically significant displays which reflect the foundations of the rule of law in […]
March 15, 2013
Wisconsin (The Gaslamp Post) – Police say a Marine veteran with a concealed carry permit saved the life of a woman whom he saw on the ground, being repeatedly kicked in the face and chest. Marine Charlie Blackmore is being hailed as a hero after he just happened to be in the right place at […]
March 15, 2013
Mississippi (The Gaslamp Post) – A newspaper and blogger are upset that their open records request was denied and believe that it was intentionally delayed by Governor Phil Bryant’s office. The request for information on state gun permit holders occurred around the same time as the media circus surrounding the New York Journal News’ article, […]
March 8, 2013
Proposal would attempt to elevate state law over federal law. Utah (David Montero-Salt Lake Tribune) – A controversial bill asserting the supremacy of Utah gun laws over the federal government passed the House on Friday — placing Utah among only a handful of states to get such a measure successfully through a legislative chamber. Rep. […]
March 8, 2013
Texas (Paul Joseph Watson and Alex Jones-Infowars) – Here’s another pro-second amendment story that you will never see on the major news networks – a Texas boy who watched his sister and mother being raped during a home invasion by two men who later abandoned a plan to murder the three victims was able to […]
March 3, 2013
Ron White, of Fort Worth, Texas, is on a mission to tour America and share the names of all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice since the conflict began in 2001. White, who’s skilled at memorizing names, says he wants people not to forget about the fallen. Texas (Erik Ortiz-New York Daily News) – It’s […]
March 3, 2013
South Carolina (Bruce Smith-AP/The State) – Korean War veteran Gerald Bowman gamely walked up the gangplank to board the ship he had not seen in almost six decades. The 82-year-old is suffering from congestive heart failure with only about a year to live, and his dying wish was to walk the decks of the USS […]
March 1, 2013
“A man’s days are numbered. You know the number of his months. He cannot live longer than the time You have set.” Job 15:5 Wyoming (The Gaslamp Post) – No matter how old they get, you’re always going to view your children as children. When they’re in danger, your instincts kick in and you find […]
February 26, 2013
The United States (The Gaslamp Post) Credit to friend of the Gaslamp Post, Monty for sharing the following email from a friend of his who served our country in the Vietnam War. Included is his opinion and the following story. Monty, tell Ty thank you from me – tglp - “Probably because of my years […]
April 28, 2013
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